Chunky Pasta Sauce

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 to 1 cup water
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked bow tie pasta

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, vegetables, sugar, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with pasta.

ground beef, ground pork, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, carrots, onion, sweet red pepper, sugar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, pepper, pasta

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chunky-pasta-sauce/ (may not work)